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		<title>Edwin and Ezra Bagley</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This year  marks the 90th year of the passing of one of America’s greatest march writers Edwin Bagley of National Emblem fame. Without any question, the two best known American marches, throughout the world are Sousa’s Stars and Stripes Forever and Bagley’s National Emblem.]]></description>
		<link>http://militarymusic.com/blog/2012/05/edwin-and-ezra-bagley/</link>
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		<title>Music and World War II</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Studies have concluded that WWII affected music. Before the war, swing and vocal groups were the most popular forms of American music. Thousands of dance bands performed in ballrooms and theaters around the country. The biggest names were Artie Shaw, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Benny Goodman, and the most popular leader of all, Glenn Miller. People paid a small entrance fee - 50 cents or so - and could dance for hours to one of the bands. The music was generally very romantic or upbeat and "swingin'". They also listened to groups such as the Andrews Sisters and the Mills Brothers, and solo vocalists such as Bing Crosby.

When the U.S. entered the war, there was an initial flurry of tunes written to fuel patriotic feelings, such as "Keep 'em Flying" and "Any Bonds Today?" (Urging people to buy War Bonds). But as the war dragged on and more and more people entered the service, songs became more reflective, even sad.]]></description>
		<link>http://militarymusic.com/blog/2012/05/music-and-world-war-ii/</link>
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		<title>May 2012 Community Band Spotlight</title>
		<description><![CDATA[NHB Dallas, a nonprofit association of more than 65 volunteer musicians, has come a long way since four founding members met in the back of a local music store in 1999. Today, in addition to the Navy ceremonies, repeat performances include the popular Christmas concerts at Dallas' NorthPark Center, the Denton Arts &#038; Jazz Festival, and the V.A. Medical Center during National Salute to Veterans Week. The remainder of the concert year is booked by private groups such as retiree, church and business organizations.]]></description>
		<link>http://militarymusic.com/blog/2012/05/may-2012-community-band-spotlight/</link>
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		<title>April 2012 Community Band Spotlight</title>
		<description><![CDATA[April is spring concert month for the Cascades Concert Band, which means it is John Philip Sousa Time.  Normally, every other number in our concert is a Sousa composition.  It is a traditional concert series every spring.  The crowd loves Sousa and we love playing Sousa.

The band also travels to Canada every June (this year will be our 3rd time) to perform at the Ladner Band Fest in Ladner , British Columbia.  Ladner Band Fest is a two day event with community bands from all over the province.]]></description>
		<link>http://militarymusic.com/blog/2012/04/april-2012-community-band-spotlight/</link>
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		<title>The Valiant Musicians of the Titanic</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Full studies by eminent musicologists have considered the several probabilities of the music that was played as the ship crossed the threshold into its last moments to sink forever to the bottom of the sea. The following is an effort in deductive reasoning to determine the state of mind of the shipboard musicians whom decided to stay the course and give the passengers a solemn sendoff. In gathering information, much use was made of the news reports of the day, later reconstructions in movies, first person reports, Internet studies, books and articles. Regarding the music performed on the ship it is fair to say that based on the time frame and the music published as well as the knowledge of salon repertoire, a musical blueprint will emerge.]]></description>
		<link>http://militarymusic.com/blog/2012/04/the-valiant-musicians-of-the-titanic/</link>
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		<title>The United States Navy Song- &#8220;Anchors Aweigh&#8221;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The song made its first public appearance on December 1, 1906 at the 1906 Army-Navy football game in Philadelphia’s Franklin Field. In those days the Army dominated the game, but the song proved so inspiring that the Navy football team won that game for the first time in several seasons by a score of Navy 10, Army 0. A tradition was born. The song was subsequently dedicated to the Class of 1907 at Annapolis.]]></description>
		<link>http://militarymusic.com/blog/2012/04/the-united-states-navy-song-anchors-aweigh/</link>
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		<title>White House Easter Egg Roll</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The White House Easter Egg Roll, which draws flocks of children and their families onto the South Lawn of the White House for egg rolling and other games, has become a yearly tradition that dates back to 1878; however, it wasn’t until 1889 that President Benjamin Harrison first invited John Philip Sousa and the Marine Band to perform during the celebration. “It is a thrill to be a part of the time-honored practice of rolling Easter eggs on the White House South Lawn on Easter Monday,” said Marine Band historian Master Gunnery Sergeant Michael Ressler. “It has become a great tradition for the Marine Band and we look forward to being a part of the festivities every year.”]]></description>
		<link>http://militarymusic.com/blog/2012/04/white-house-easter-egg-roll/</link>
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		<title>The Army Field Band &amp; Soldiers&#8217; Chorus in Nashville!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Army Field Band &#038; Soldiers' Chorus performed in Nashville, TN yesterday- and it was one of the best concerts I've ever been to!  The musicians were absolutely fantastic!  The show featured marches like Sousa's "Fairest of the Fair," "El Capitan," and "Armed Forces Medley."  My personal favorite was the "Selections from Les Miserables."  The arrangement featured MANY soloists from the Chorus, and they were all wonderful!  There are three concerts remaining for this tour- March 27 in Greenville, TN; March 28 in Montreat, NC; and March 29 in South Boston, VA.  If you live near these areas please make a point to attend the concert, you will have a great time!]]></description>
		<link>http://militarymusic.com/blog/2012/03/the-army-field-band-soldiers-chorus-in-nashville/</link>
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		<title>The United States Air Force Song- &#8220;Wild Blue Yonder&#8221;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The first page of the score, which Crawford submitted to the selection committee in July 1939, was carried to the surface of the moon on July 30, 1971 aboard the Apollo 15 “Falcon” lunar module by Colonel David R. Scott and Lieutenant Colonel James B. Irwin. Interestingly, at the moment the “Falcon” blasted off the surface of the moon with Scott and Irwin on board, a rendition of the “Air Force Song” was broadcast to the world by Major Alfred M. Worden, who had a tape recorder aboard the “Endeavor” command module which was in orbit around the moon. Scott, Irwin and Worden comprised the first and only “All-Air Force” Apollo crew and arranged to take the page of sheet music with them as a tribute to Crawford and the United States Air Force.]]></description>
		<link>http://militarymusic.com/blog/2012/03/1380/</link>
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		<title>New Video from USAF Max Impact</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Max Impact, the premier rock band of the United States Air Force, is thrilled to release a new video featuring their original song "Send Me." ]]></description>
		<link>http://militarymusic.com/blog/2012/02/new-video-from-usaf-max-impact/</link>
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